Filler for mold voids

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by OGM, Oct 18, 2007.

  1. OGM
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    I'm building a hard top and have glassed the tops and bottom. I vacuum bagged it and there are areas where the resin did not fully fill on the outside molded surface. This is an epoxy resin if that matters. What is a good filler that is easy to sand, and do I need to sand the surface prior to filling?
     
    OGM, Oct 18, 2007
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    i dont do much epoxy,,but NO matter what the material is, you HAVE to sand, i know on poly,and vinyl you dont have to within 24 hours to get a bond, but after that alwaYz
     
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